The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Superb 1.9 TDI (08 - 10) vs. BMW 523i Automatic (07 - 10)
€ 27,700
€ 41,900
€ 27,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Skoda Superb 1.9 TDI is a bit smaller in every dimension. It's 0.3 cm shorter, 2.9 cm narrower and 0.6 cm lower than the BMW 523i.
Skoda Superb 1.9 TDI
BMW 523i
1462
1817
2017
1468
1846
2036
1817 mm
Width
1846 mm
2017 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2036 mm
1462 mm
Height
1468 mm
2758
4838
2888
4841
4838 mm
Length
4841 mm
2758 mm
Wheelbase
2888 mm
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Superb 1.9 TDI
BMW 523i
1531 kg
Kerb Weight
1600 kg
2076 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2085 kg
Weight Difference:
69 kg
4.31 %
General
Skoda Superb 1.9 TDI
BMW 523i
3T
Generation
E60
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Skoda Superb 1.9 TDI
BMW 523i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N53
*BXE*
Engine Code
N53-B25
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1896 CC
Engine Capacity
2497 CC
104 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
187 bhp
at 6100 rpm
Skoda Superb 1.9 TDI
104 bhp
187 bhp
BMW 523i
250 NM
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
240 NM
at 3500 rpm
Skoda Superb 1.9 TDI
250 NM
240 NM
BMW 523i
Performance
Skoda Superb 1.9 TDI
BMW 523i
118 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
12.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
174 m
0.000 sec
Skoda Superb 1.9 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
121 m
0.000 sec
BMW 523i
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14.72 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.56 kg/bhp
Skoda Superb 1.9 TDI
14.72 kg/bhp
8.56 kg/bhp
BMW 523i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Superb 1.9 TDI
BMW 523i
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Skoda Superb 1.9 TDI
50 mpg
37 mpg
BMW 523i
39 mpg
city
27 mpg
59 mpg
motorway
No data
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
654 mi
Range
565 mi
Skoda Superb 1.9 TDI
654 mi
565 mi
BMW 523i
Environmental Impact
117.3 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
145.8 kWh
Skoda Superb 1.9 TDI
117.3 kWh
145.8 kWh
BMW 523i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
151 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
181 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Superb 1.9 TDI
BMW 523i
5
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
545 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
565 L
Boot Capacity
520 L
1670 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
